Harriet Lerner
Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and author known for her work on women's psychology and family relationships.
Born in Brooklyn to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, she was raised with a strong emphasis on achievement and education.
Lerner studied psychology and Indian studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, later earning her Ph.D. from City University of New York.
She worked at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas for over two decades before establishing a private practice in Lawrence, Kansas with her husband.
Lerner has written numerous bestselling books, focusing on translating complex psychological theories into accessible prose for a general audience.
Her work is informed by feminism and family systems theory, making her a respected relationship expert.
Books by Harriet Lerner
The Dance of Anger
A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships
Self Help
Psychology
Relationships
Why Won’t You Apologize?
Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts
Self Help
Psychology
Relationships
The Dance of Connection
How to Talk to Someone When You're Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed, or Desperate
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
The Dance of Fear
Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development